Service Manager

Socket.dev; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Benefits package

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Service Manager to coordinate and oversee the daily activities of the Service Department. The role focuses on staffing, customer retention, cost controls, and maintaining service records.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Business Management, at least five years of related experience, and strong interpersonal skills. CDL is a plus, and the team offers competitive benefits in a dynamic dealership setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management preferred.
• Five years of related experience and/or training required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Experience with heavy duty dealerships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
• Hires, trains, motivates, counsels, and monitors the performance of all service department staff.
• Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the service department.
• Creates and uses plans and programs designed to meet sales revenues and net profit goals.
• Works with the COO and Director of Service to accomplish assigned goals.
• Monitors and controls department performance using reports and surveys.
• Reviews and analyzes technicians’ performance and provides guidance.
• Analyzes market potential and penetration for Service Department capabilities.
• Coordinates and maintains relationships with other department heads.
• Facilitates technical training and sends employees to training schools as needed.
• Maintains 24 hour follow-up with customers to confirm satisfaction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management

Five years of related experience

CDL preferred

Job description

We are currently seeking aService Managerto coordinate and oversee the daily activities for the Service Department. The Service Manager runs an efficient and profitable service department through productive staffing, customer retention, cost controls, achievement of objectives, and maintenance of all service records.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.

• Hires, trains, motivates, counsels, and monitors the performance of all service department staff.

• Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the service department.

• Creates and uses specific plans and programs designed to meet sales revenues and net profit goals, as established in the yearly business plan.

• Works with the COO and Director of Service to accomplish assigned goals.

• Monitors and controls the performance of the department using appropriate reports, tracking systems, and surveys.

• Reviews and analyzes technician’s performance results and provides leadership and guidance when applicable.

• Analyzes and provides leadership in the area of market potential and penetration for all Service Department capabilities.

• Coordinates and maintains a working relationship with all other department heads

• Facilitates and/or conducts technical training and sends employees to appropriate training schools as needed.

• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.

• Handles customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership’s guidelines.

• Establishes and maintains 24 hour follow-up with all customers to confirm satisfaction with the service experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Business Management preferred.

• Five years of related experience and/or training required.

• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.

• Experience with heavy duty dealerships preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

• CDL preferred; must meet company insurability standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including an ESOP program.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• A supportive and dynamic work environment.

Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k), ESOP program, paid holidays, and vacation.

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